Uhuru

Uhuru Meaning & Origin

About Uhuru
The name "Uhuru" is of Swahili origin and means "freedom" or "independence." It carries a powerful and symbolic significance, representing the concept of liberation and self-determination. It is often associated with the struggle for freedom from colonial rule and oppression, particularly in African countries. The name Uhuru embodies the ideals of autonomy, equality, and the right to govern one's own destiny.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Uhuru are male.

Uhuru Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -41.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AHR
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
UW2 AH0 HH ER1
🌐 IPA
/uhuru*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AHR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Uhuru in Braille

Here's how to represent Uhuru in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Uhuru in braille

How to Spell the Name Uhuru in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Uhuru using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Uhuru in sign language

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